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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1889
Page
8
Mitchell advocates urge voting for the city as state capital citing central population position strong rail links to M and St. Paul lines healthfulness draining climate and accessibility. They argue the site’s educational and logistical advantages suit capital status and future growth.
Indiana reporter notes Attorney General Miller would not rule out legal questions but backs Deputy Marshal Nagle's actions in fatally shooting Judge Terry. Discussion includes potential trials, grand jury inaction, and possible justification for protective arrest. Also mentions San Francisco figures and coal arbitration in Chicago as related items.
A Topeka dispatch reports Senator Ingalls denying a forged Coney letter and defending his Forum paper. Chief Mayes delivers a long answer to the Cherokee commission, arguing about title to the outlet and urging patience until after August elections. Other notices cover pension reratings, Treasury moves, and postmaster contracts.
A Mexican steamer reports a July mine fire at Triunfo mine near Guaymas that killed ten miners. Two former San Francisco residents volunteered to rescue them but perished as smoke and gas filled the shaft. The fire burned out after several days.
Sealed bids for a new school house in sub district Nowlin, Tobin township, Davison county, Dakota, must be received at the Republican office in Mitchell and at the school clerk’s office in Tobin by noon on September 7. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The notice also lists a land filing by Andrew J. Smith in Mitchell with proof of residence and cultivation for land entries and mentions several witnesses.
The notices report two settlers in Dakota Territory filing for final proof to support their claims. Anne Pare of Mitchell seeks proof Sept 10 1889 with witnesses Ira Pingry Albert Smith William Hill and others. Laline Rockafellar of Liaison County Hazelton Dakota names witnesses Thompson Powers Edson Patterson Craten for continuous residence and cultivation.
Notice is hereby given that the following settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of his claim and will be at Mitchell Dakota on August for testimony validation. Asustit D Smith widow of Ir Smith deceased of Wieswhi and eu entry No 21871 for the east sw ig see sl twy 103 range 54 west. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation: Silas Gresting, Willian Miller, Albert Jd, Martin and Henry Gardinier all of Mitchell Davison County. Protesters may cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal. M w Kowhey, Register.
Attractive regions in West Virginia Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia promise ideal farm land climate and water power. The piece highlights coal timber ore and abundant resources plus easy access for business and manufacturing seeking new locations. M. V. Richards Baltimore Maryland offers free information as land and immigration agent for B and O Railroad.
An advertisement extols SWwAYN s OLISTMENT as a universal cure for itchy scaly skin eruptions including eczema salt rheum ringworm piles and sores. It claims no internal medicine is needed and markets the product as potent effective and inexpensive.
Advert reads a remedy for piles, claiming relief from itching and moisture, with tumors and ulceration healed. Product sold by mail or agent in Philadelphia for 50 cents, by Jr. Swosne & son.
An elderly physician retired from practice claims a simple vegetable remedy cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments plus nervous complaints. He offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English with usage directions to any reader who stamps the paper and writes to W. A. Noyes 149 Power’s Block Rochester NY.
The NALF fare announces round trip excursion tickets excur sion to Minnesota and many western and southern states at one fare. Tickets valid thirty days from sale with stopovers allowed in sold territory. For rates and maps contact any agent or write to 1 Woaprings Minneapolis.
An advertisement from P. d. Cunney & Co of Toledo Ohio claims deafness due to inflamed Eustachian tube can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request circulars.
Notice of default on a July 183 by Elizabeth Brearley to Elijah Butterfield. Debt totals include principal $400 and interest $471.87 plus $100 attorney fees. Mortgage foreclosed by public auction at Mitchell ND on September 16 1889 at 1 PM. Premises: NE quarter section 14 township 102 range 62 containing 160 acres. Dated August 1 1889. Dillon Preston attorneys for mortgagee.
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